Tensions are rising in Iran as thousands of people are taking to the streets in protests against the government. Center for Human Rights in Iran's Deputy Director Omid Memarian explains the economic factors driving the unrest, and implications of social platforms being blocked inside the nation.
"The protests have been spontaneous," says Memarian. "Economy is one of the major problems in Iran. Embezzlement by Iranian officials--corruption is deeply rooted in ranking officials."
The Iranian government has blocked social media platforms including Facebook, Telegram, and Instagram. Memarian says this move is dangerous. "It shows how the government is very insecure," said Memarian.
After years of protest, the Cleveland Indians will remove Chief Wahoo from their uniforms starting in 2019. Chat Sports Founder and CEO James Yoder explains the timing behind the team's decision.
President Trump has five days to decide whether to release a classified memo to the public that alleges abuses of power by the Justice Department and FBI in the Russia investigation.
CRTV's Nate Madden and The Daily Dot's Andrew Wyrich discuss Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe stepping down just hours before the House Intel Committee voted to release a classified memo. That document allegedly reveals misconduct by FBI and Justice Department officials in the Russia investigation.
Axios recently published a National Security Council memo considering the possibility of a national 5G network. Since that report was published Sunday, the Trump administration responded saying it has no current plans to nationalize a 5G network, according to Recode. New York's Attorney General is investigating a company selling fake followers. Elon Musk is selling flamethrowers. Reuters is reported banned from the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony.
President Trump addresses a joint session of Congress tomorrow to deliver his first State of the Union speech. Congressman Darren Soto (D-FL) will be in the audience. He gives his take on what to expect from the President.
Between Bells: State of the Union preview, Steve Wynn scandal, and the biggest Grammy moments. With The Young Turks, The Wrap, and CBN News.
Texas has not elected a freshman female congresswoman to a full term in over 22 years. Laura Moser is hoping to change that by running to represent the state's seventh congressional district in this year's midterm elections.
President Trump's outline for the future of the defense budget will draw attention from the millions of military families waiting to see what the agenda means for them. Blue Star Families' Kathy Roth-Douquet joins Cheddar to reveal what she says military families are looking for from the president's first State of the Union address.
All eyes will be on Washington tomorrow as President Trump delivers his first State of the Union address. The Young Turks' Emma Vigeland and CBN's Jenna Browder discuss what to expect.
All eyes are on Capitol Hill for President Trump's first-ever State of the Union address. Esquire.com's Jack Holmes joins Cheddar to preview the event, and predict how the night will play out for the Commander in Chief.
